DEARBORN, MI- Ford Motor Co. on Tuesday announced three long-time executives will retire at the end of this year.

Marty Mulloy, 57, labor affairs of vice president, will retire after 34 years at the Dearborn-based automaker.

J Mays, 59, design group vice president and chief creative officer, will retire after a 33-year career in the automotive industry, including 16 years at Ford.

And Jim Tetreault, North America Manufacturing vice president, will retire after a 25-year career at Ford.

Mulloy will be succeeded by Bill Dirksen, 53, who is elected a Ford officer and named vice president, Labor Affairs. Since 2007, Dirksen has served as executive director, U.S. Labor Affairs,

Succeeding Mays is Moray Callum, 54, currently executive direct of design of The Americas. Callum, 54, is currently executive director of design for The Americas. Callum’s work includes the new Ford Fusion, Explorer, Mustang, EcoSport and Lincoln MKZ.

Tetreault will be replaced by Bruce Hettle, 52, who also is elected a Ford officer and named vice president, North America Manufacturing. Hettle, currently executive director of Global Vehicle Operations Manufacturing Engineering, will be responsible for all North America manufacturing facilities.

All retirements and appointments are effective Jan. 1.

Here’s a look at what Ford executives had to say about the changes:

Mark Fields, Ford chief operating officer, on Mays: “The bold and sophisticated design language that J Mays pioneered will be visible for years to come in Ford vehicles and the auto industry overall.

"In addition to his talent as a world-class designer, J has brought together one of the most talented design teams in the business. We are grateful for his creativity and leadership and congratulate him on his retirement from Ford.”

Joe Hinrichs, executive vice president and president, on Tetreault: "The Americas, on“Jim’s strong leadership and attention to detail will be missed. He has brought out the best in people and in our global manufacturing process across two continents. We are grateful for Jim’s leadership, and we wish him the best in his retirement.”

John Fleming, executive vice president, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs on Mulloy: “Marty’s enthusiasm and love for Ford is infectious. His dedication to collaboration and inclusiveness has strengthened our relationships with the UAW and our hourly employees around the world. Marty will be missed, and we are grateful for his three decades of service.”